CVS Health, one of the nation’s largest retail pharmacies, announced that it will begin to pull decongestant products containing the ingredient phenylephrine from its shelves. This move comes as part of CVS Health’s new policy, which goes into effect this month, to provide a more comprehensive selection of health-focused products to their customers.
Phenylephrine is an over-the-counter decongestant that is found in many popular sinus medications. However, it has been shown to have limited effectiveness in treating symptoms of sinus congestion and can even have serious side effects in some patients.
As a result, CVS Health has decided to remove decongestants that contain phenylephrine from their shelves and replace them with alternative products that may be more effective and have fewer dangerous side effects.
In an official statement, CVS Health said that “We want to make sure our customers have access to the best products available to prevent and treat their cold and allergy symptoms. That’s why we are removing products containing phenylephrine from our stores and replacing them with products containing more effective alternatives.”
The company also stated that it would continue to educate customers about the effectiveness of different products and remind them to always consult their doctor or pharmacist whenever they are looking for advice regarding over-the-counter medication.
This move is a welcomed one for many customers who are looking to get healthy while also reducing their exposure to unneeded drugs. It also speaks to the company’s commitment to its customers’ health, as CVS is continuing to make sure their shelves are stocked with the most effective and safest products.
CVS Health, one of the nation’s largest retail pharmacies, announced that it will begin to pull decongestant products containing the ingredient phenylephrine from its shelves. This move comes as part of CVS Health’s new policy, which goes into effect this month, to provide a more comprehensive selection of health-focused products to their customers.
Phenylephrine is an over-the-counter decongestant that is found in many popular sinus medications. However, it has been shown to have limited effectiveness in treating symptoms of sinus congestion and can even have serious side effects in some patients.
As a result, CVS Health has decided to remove decongestants that contain phenylephrine from their shelves and replace them with alternative products that may be more effective and have fewer dangerous side effects.
In an official statement, CVS Health said that “We want to make sure our customers have access to the best products available to prevent and treat their cold and allergy symptoms. That’s why we are removing products containing phenylephrine from our stores and replacing them with products containing more effective alternatives.”
The company also stated that it would continue to educate customers about the effectiveness of different products and remind them to always consult their doctor or pharmacist whenever they are looking for advice regarding over-the-counter medication.
This move is a welcomed one for many customers who are looking to get healthy while also reducing their exposure to unneeded drugs. It also speaks to the company’s commitment to its customers’ health, as CVS is continuing to make sure their shelves are stocked with the most effective and safest products.
